At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence, and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

Now we are looking for a Middle Java Engineer for PitchBook.

About the role

Join our team focused on developing and maintaining systems that manage and analyze funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other investment instruments. The team ensures accurate data handling, and efficient fund allocation processes, and supports investors in making informed decisions. In this role, you’ll build new service functionality and optimize complex, actively used applications and services.

PitchBook is an analytical platform designed for investment professionals. It aggregates data from various sources, presenting it in a user-friendly manner. The platform is invaluable to anyone operating in the financial market — whether it’s startups, large corporations, venture capital and private equity firms, investment banks, market analysts, or others. Our Engineering team is continuously growing and enhancing our technical landscape. We’ve completed the migration to Kubernetes in production and are now focusing on optimizing its use and adopting new managed services. From a process perspective, we’re finalizing the transition to Team Topologies and a Scrum-based Agile framework, empowering our teams to become more autonomous. We’re also fostering a strong One-Team mentality across the organization.

Our stack

Java 17+, k8s, Spring/Spring Boot, OpenAPI, PostgreSQL, Kafka. 

Team

Stream Development Lead, 2 BE, 2 QA, 2 FE.

Methodology

Scrum-based Agile. Flexible schedule. The team is required to attend scrum events. The time zone is Europe/Kyiv.

As a qualified expert, You will:

  • Write well-designed, testable code.
  • Collaborate within the team and across teams to achieve sprint goals.
  • Document and maintain software functionality.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
  • Adhere to project plans, industry standards, and company/team guidelines.
  • Be a domain expert incertain parts of the product/services under your ownership.

We’re looking for you if you have

  • 3+ years of experience in Java development.
  • Strong knowledge of Java Core, Java 11/Java 17.
  • Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
  • Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
  • Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration.
  • Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
  • Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • English — Intermediate (B1 and above), Ukrainian — fluent (both spoken and written).

Bonus Points

  • Experience with ElasticSearch or Lucene
  • Experience with OpenAPI.

What’s in it for You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule.  Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work. 

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more. 

Be among like-minded people

Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program. 

Interview steps

  1. Pre-screening with the recruiter.
  2. Technical Interview
  3. Manager Interview.
Olha Lutsenko
Olha Lutsenko
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist